PL720 2WD L4-1952cc 2.0L SOHC (Z20) (1985)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion Height, 200 Model Axle
Fig. 35 Pinion height adjusting tools installation
1985-86 2WD Pickup w/Dual Rear Wheels & 4WD Pickup
1.
Position rear bearing inner race on dummy shaft and install in carrier.
2.
Assemble pinion and tools shown in Fig. 35.
Fig. 36 Arbor assembly w/side bearing discs
3.
Assemble side bearing discs to arbor, Fig. 36.
4.
Position arbor assembly into differential housing and secure it by torquing side bearing cap bolts to 65-72 ft. lbs.
5.
Measure clearance between pinion height block and arbor gauge using a suitable feeler gauge and note measurement.
6.
Add 2.7 mm (.108 inch) to measurement obtained in step 5.
Fig. 17 Drive pinion marking
7.
Note number on drive pinion head, Fig. 31. If drive pinion head number is plus (+), subtract it from sum obtained in step 6. If drive pinion head
number is minus (-), add it to sum obtained in step 6.
8.
Total obtained in step 7 is required thickness of pinion washer. If pinion is unmarked, or marked zero, use total obtained in step 6.